Bald Mountain — Summits 47.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871434
47.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Bald Mountain is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United (Geonames ID 5082946)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bald Mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871434). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Mountain sits at 44.18296° N, 71.70370° W (DMS 44°10′59″ N, 71°42′13″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bald Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.1 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Franconia | — | 2.3 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.6 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 3.8 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 4 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bridalveil Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lafayette Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Bald Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.183°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Mountain track the nearby Artists Bluff cliff face (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Mountain located?
Bald Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871434 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34808282.